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INDEX Educational Workshops [26] Schedule by Showtime [40] Schedule by Showcase [42] Cimarex Outdoor Main Stage [44] Guitar Slingers [45] Boogie Woogie Block Party [50] Category 5 Ballroom [56] Jump Jive & Swing [57] Southern Soul [62] MVP Vodka Lounge [68] Women in Blues [69] Youth Music [76] One-Man Bandstand [80] Sass & Brass [84]

ADVERTISERS Agave Garden [67] Americana Music Series [96] Aphasia Center [60] Cabin Creek Coffee & Tea [55] Cauble Sportswear [19] Dos XX [98] Family Armory & Indoor Range [75] George W. Bush Childhood Home [66] Green Apple Art Center [89] I-20 Wildlife Preserve [94] Jack’s Convenience Stores [61] Legacy Harley-Davidson [49] Live On Stage [24] Midland College [79] Midland County Fair [93] Music City Mall [100] St. Ann’s Family Fair [95] The Blue Door [54] The Blues Foundation [22] Visit Big Bend [2] Visit Big Spring [90] Visit Clarksdale [97] Visit Fort Davis [99] Visit Seminole [91] Viva Big Bend [92]

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FESTIVAL FOUNDERS FAMILY Festival Founders are a group of 100 individuals, couples and families that have made a one-time contribution ensuring the longevity of Tall City Blues Fest, while also developing community programs that cultivate and preserve a sustainable interest in the blues. >gmf\]jk [gfljaZmlagfk Yj] Y klYl]e]fl g^ [geeale]fl lg c]]h this eclectically diverse and uniquely American form of music we call the blues alive and ever present in West Texas, and by doing so Founders are sculpting West Texas in a way that will leave a lasting legacy of the blues for generations to come. Eddie & Debbie Wallace Dan & Joan Bohannon The Kennedy Brothers John Baber Anonymous Couple Chris & Amy Robin Tommy & Laurie Churchwell Buddy & Kathy White D. Craig Smith Marc & Kay Maddox 8

Wallace H. Craig Carolyn A. Hobby JgZaf CYk]q NYka[]c Kl]n] Na[ca L`geYk Anonymous Individual David H. Arrington Danny & Durlene McNeese Bob Thrasher Garry Lloyd Jamie & Alison Small

Ronnie & Kathy Brown David & Rhonda Hunter Jamey & Brenda Lucas Roy & Carolyn Nelson B]^^ NYd KhYjck Scott & Beth Dufford Edward Rowland, D.C. Richard Steinberg Jim & Nancy Sparr David & Sharon Farmer

Briggs & Susannah Donaldson Jg[cq <glla] @gddq L`] EYjck >Yeadq The Dial Family of Odessa Cary & Arlene Love >Yeadq Ngf :dYc] Jeff & Sabrina Parras Eac] ;Yl`a] HYjlq Craig & Judy Brown Cae Na[ca :Yjlgf

Eulonda Everest Jane Samuelson Trinia L. Rowland Kevin & Penny Crosson ;`m[c HYmdY @goZ]jl Cajc <]ZZa] Keal` Joey & Tabitha Robinson Bill & Kaye Musar Chris & Natalie Bell Earl & Lynn Freeman EYjc B]ffa^]j ;Yhd]k EYjc CYl`q ;gYlk L`] EYcgokcq >Yeadq Lg\\ Yf\ EYja`qY @gm[c The Corbell Family Ted Mowers Cassie Stinson & Barry Holtz Richard & Debbie Lemon Cleve & Shelby Thomas Lou & Kathey Lint K`YjdY :Yc]j KdgYf Jg_]j Dqff] ;dYjc Tony & Lavonna Reeves

Cody Reeves :jYf\gf @YjlÚ]d E]dakkY :mjfk Joey & Erin Gabarda Jimmy Lindsey, Jr. Warner Key Kathryn Chandler Eac] B; :mk[` EYjc Fa[`gdYk Sara & Pat Welch Georganne Hurt McConaughey Dr. Robert G. Konchar Ken Goldsmith David & Kathy Ham Family Bg`f 9dYfY @Yocafk Samuel M. Samford Alvin Collins Steve & Peggy Noel Martin & Annette Dozier Randy & Cindy Pittman John & Marion Kimberly Debbie Robertson & Lezlie Frazier Cerf Sean & Danna Aaron David Ingrham

Ken & Jo Sneed Steven Palma Justin H. Savage K`]^Ú] @addaYj\ Chris & Maye DeAnda <gffY Eac] <Yfa]d Dmc] @g]dk[`]j Matt Britt & Amy Hall Greg & Lana Avery Gary & Debbie Elander Jo Armstrong Tim Foster Andrew & Kathy Hobart Lisa J. Grissom & Ronn Reeger

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Special thanks to Doubletree by Hilton for being our host grown with us to create the hotel and forr having grow best blues fe fest in Texas.

about the featured artist

Jessica (Albright) Hantz was born in Washington, Missouri to parents Pamela (Schmidt) and Jay Albright. Her childhood lggc `]j Y[jgkk emdlahd] klYl]k oal` l`] ljYn]daf_ ]n]flmYddq ending in Odessa, Texas. Jessica is a graduate of the University of Texas of the H]jeaYf :Ykaf oal` Y :Y[`]dgj k <]_j]] af @meYfala]k& K`] dYl]j j][]an]\ emdlahd] l]Y[`af_ []jlaĂš[Ylagfk$ af[dm\af_ Elementary Generalist, Special Education, and Art and is currently a Special Education Teacher for ECISD. K`] dan]k af G\]kkY oal` `]j `mkZYf\$ BYc]$ Yf\ l`]aj Zmdd\g_$ Alice and enjoys traveling, riding motorcycles, music and art. Her love for art includes multiple media, but she especially enjoys drawing, watercolor and ceramics.

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SPECIAL THANKS

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Sunday Gospel Brunch presented by Macedonia Baptist Church Headlined by Gospel sensation

Vanessa Bell Armstrong with Tall City Blues Fest special guest

Guy King Sunday, July 16 | Doubletree Ballroom Brunch 10:30 AM | Service 11 AM-12:30 PM $50/person (includes brunch) For tickets, go to tallcitybluesfest.com About Vanessa Bell Armstrong 18

Releasing her debut album, Peace be Still, in 1983, this seven time Grammy nominee has released a dozen albums during her career. Her second CD, Chosen, hit number #1 on the US Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart and her most recent release, The Experience, has also met with critical acclaim.

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Tall City Blues Fest

Educational Workshops IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MIDLAND COLLEGE All registration proceeds go toward KIDSâ€™ College scholarships at Midland College. $15 in advance or $20 walk-up | Harmonica Workshop: $25 in advance or $30 walk-up TAUGHT BY FEST PERFORMERS | HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 15 Workshops are available to both Festival attendees, as well as those not attending the Festival. TO PRE-REGISTER FOR A WORKSHOP, CALL 432-685-4518 OR GO TO TALLCITYBLUESFEST.COM. 26

Educational Workshop RECORD & GO: BLUES BASS APPROACHES & STYLES Workshop Leader: Rob Thaxton (Bassist for Noah Wotherspoon) Co-Leader: Brian Aylor (drummer for Noah Wotherspoon) Start Time: 10-11 AM (60 minutes) Location: Room 1117 (Doubletree North Tower) Ages: Teenagers & Adults Min Enrollment: 1 Max Enrollment: 8 This workshop will include an overview of the different bass guitar approaches to various styles and forms LQFOXGLQJ VKXIÃ€HV VORZ EOXHV UKXPED DQG IXQN SOXV D GHPRQVWUDWLRQ RI Â³JURRYLQJÂ´ ZLWK WKH GUXPPHU IRU D WLJKW UK\WKP VHFWLRQ $ GLVFXVVLRQ RI VFDOHV FKRUGV DQG FRPPRQ WLPH VLJQDWXUHV IRXQG LQ EOXHV ZLOO DOVR be included in this A-Z beginner to intermediate bass guitar workshop. What to Bring: A small recording device, such as an iPhone or iPad to record for later review. 27

Educational Workshop MASTER CLASS: GUITAR IMPROVISATION & PHRASING Workshop Leader: Noah Wotherspoon (Cincinnati, OH) Co-Leaders: Rob Thaxton (bassist) & Brian Aylor (drummer) Start Time: 11:30 AMâ€“12:30 PM (60 minutes) Location: Room 1117 (Doubletree North Tower) Ages: Teenagers & Adults Min Enrollment: 1 Max Enrollment: 6 'HHS GLYH LQWR D VWXG\ RI LPSURYLVDWLRQ SKUDVLQJ DQG WKH XVH RI G\QDPLFV ZKHQ VRORLQJ :RUNVKRS leaders will break down the architecture of a blues guitar solo and analyze the elements the masters like B.B. King and Otis Rush used to communicate so effectively with their guitars and connect with their audiences. A discussion on incorporating peaks and valleys into your solos and what techniques and approaches can best help you tell a story with your guitar will be covered in this advanced workshop. What to Bring: An electric guitar and small amp, along with intermediate to advanced experience with electric guitar. Participants are also welcome to bring a recording device, such as an iPhone or iPad to record for later review. 28

Educational Workshop ONE-MAN BAND TECHNIQUES Workshop Leader: Ben Prestage (Verlo Beach, FL) Co-Leaders: Johnny â€œDebtâ€? Prestage Start Time: 1:30-2:30 PM (60 minutes) Location: Room 1117 (Doubletree North Tower) Ages: Adults Min Enrollment: 1 Max Enrollment: 8 /HDUQ WKH VHFUHW WR SOD\LQJ WKUHH LQVWUXPHQWV DW RQFH ZLWKRXW WKH XVH RI ORRS SHGDOV GUXP WULJJHUV RU other electronics. Whether you are a non-musician who is simply curious about one-man-bands or a VHDVRQHG SURIHVVLRQDO PXVLFLDQ \RX ZLOO ZDON DZD\ IURP WKLV ZRUNVKRS ZLWK QHZ NQRZOHGJH DQG D EHWWHU understanding of both the simplicity and complexity of making music as a one-man-band. The workshop will start with a basic introduction to blues with live performance examples of the different SOD\LQJ VW\OHV WKHQ EUHDN GRZQ HDFK LQVWUXPHQWÂśV UROH LQ WKH VRQJ 3LHFH E\ SLHFH WKH LQGLYLGXDO SDUWV ZLOO get put back together to ultimately see how it is possible for one person to sound like three! What to Bring: No instruments needed, but guitars, harmonicas, foot-drums, diddley bows and cigar-box guitars are welcome. Participants are also welcome to bring a recording device, such as an iPhone or iPad to record for later review. 29

Educational Workshop SLIDE GUITAR TIPS & TRICKS Workshop Leader: Voo Davis (Chicago, IL) Start Time: 3-4 PM (60 minutes) Location: Room 1117 (Doubletree North Tower) Ages: Teenagers & Adults Min Enrollment: 1 Max Enrollment: 10 This quick tips and tricks workshop takes the intimidation factor out of learning to play slide guitar and will give participants at any level of playing a quick path to getting the tones associated with slide guitar. For EHJLQQHUV WKLV ZRUNVKRS ZLOO EUHDNGRZQ WKH IUHWERDUG DQG WHDFK SDUWLFLSDQWV WR SOD\ VOLGH E\ XVLQJ RSHQ tuning chord structures and more advanced players will also pick up some tips with single note phrasing techniques. What to Bring: An acoustic or electric guitar. Participants are also welcome to bring a recording device, such as an iPhone or iPad to record for later review. 30

Educational Workshop RECORD & GO: DRUM WORKSHOP Workshop Leader: Billy Dean (Drummer for Victor Wainwright) Co-Leaders: Pat Harrington (Guitarist) & Terrence Grayson (Bassist) Start Time: 4:30-5:30 PM (60 minutes) Location: Room 1117 (Doubletree North Tower) Ages: Teenagers & Adults Min Enrollment: 1 Max Enrollment: 10 ,Q WKLV SHUIRUPDQFH OHFWXUH VW\OH ZRUNVKRS OHDGHUV ZLOO IDFLOLWDWH D FUHDWLYH GLVFXVVLRQ E\ H[DPSOH VKRZLQJ GUXPPHUV DQG WKRVH LQWHUHVWHG LQ SOD\LQJ GUXPV KRZ WR FRQWULEXWH PRUH WR WKH G\QDPLFV RI WKH EDQG FUHDWH H[FLWHPHQW DQG EH PRUH WKDQ MXVW Â³LQ WKH EDFNJURXQGÂ´ What to Bring: A small recording device, such as an iPhone or iPad, along with a basic working knowledge of drumming. 31

Educational Workshop BUILDING STAGE CONFIDENCE Workshop Leader: Tullie Brae (Philadelphia, MS) Start Time: 10-10:45 AM (45 minutes) Location: Room 1113 (Doubletree North Tower) Ages: Teenagers & Adults Min Enrollment: 1 Max Enrollment: 10 7KLV ZRUNVKRS LV IRU DQ\RQH ZLWK DQ LQWHUHVW LQ SHUIRUPLQJ RQ VWDJH ZKHWKHU DV D PXVLFLDQ RU RWKHU DUW IRUP 3DUWLFLSDQWV ZLOO KDYH DQ RSSRUWXQLW\ WR UHDG RU VLQJ RXW ORXG DQG UHFHLYH FRDFKLQJ DQG FRQÂ¿GHQFH ERRVWHUV IRU FRSLQJ ZLWK VWDJH IULJKW RSWLPL]LQJ VWDJH SUHVHQFH YRLFH FRQWURO DQG FRQQHFWLQJ ZLWK \RXU audience. What to Bring: A monologue or song to read/sing. 32

Educational Workshop MASTER CLASS: HARMONICA 12-BAR BLUES & LEE OSKAR QUICK GUIDE TIPS Workshop Leaders: Brandon Santini (Memphis, TN) & Randy McQuay (Wilmington, NC) Start Time: 11:15 AM-1 PM (105 minutes) Location: Room 1113 (Doubletree North Tower) Ages: Teenagers & Adults Min Enrollment: 2 Max Enrollment: 10

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Educational Workshop IMPROVISATION MELODY WORKSHOP Workshop Leader: Jim Trimmier (Sax Player for Rochelle & the Sidewinders) Start Time: 2-3:30 PM (90 minutes) Location: Room 1113 (Doubletree North Tower) Ages: Teenagers & Adults Min Enrollment: 2 Max Enrollment: 8 /HG E\ SURIHVVLRQDO PXVLFLDQ RI \HDUV WKLV VD[ SOD\HU IRU 5RFKHOOH the Sidewinders has a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies and will teach SDUWLFLSDQWV ZKHWKHU WKH\ SOD\ JXLWDU NH\V RU D KRUQ KRZ WR JHW LQVLGH WKH PHORG\ DQG Â¿QG WKH Â³SUHWW\ QRWHVÂ´ WR SOD\ ZLWK IRUZDUG PRWLRQ ,PSURYLVDWLRQ LV RIWHQ VHHQ DV P\VWHULRXV ZKHQ LQ IDFW LW LV D YHU\ QDWXUDO ZD\ RI PDNLQJ PXVLF :LWK WKH XVH RI VRPH PXVLF WKHRU\ DV D IRXQGDWLRQ 7ULPPLHU ZLOO WHDFK SDUWLFLSDQWV KRZ WR OLVWHQ IRU DQG Â³SXOO WKH PHORGLHV RXW RI WKLQ DLUÂ´ What to Bring: An instrument/small amp (if necessary) and an ability to play a major scale. Participants are also welcome to bring a recording device, such as an iPhone or iPad to record for later review. 34

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MASTER CLASS: FROM DELTA TO ELECTRIC BLUES GUITAR Workshop Leader: Guy King (Chicago, IL) Start Time: 4 PM-5:15 PM (75 minutes) Location: Room 1113 (Doubletree North Tower) Ages: Teenagers & Adults Min Enrollment: 1 Max Enrollment: 6 This interactive workshop will be conducted in a call-and-response format where participants will have the opportunity to learn techniques and styles that demonstrate the evolution of blues guitar over the last century as the guitar evolved from being primarily an accompaniment of rhythm to being a lead instrument in a band environment. 7KLV KDQGV RQ ZRUNVKRS ZLOO VWDUW RXW E\ FRYHULQJ EDVV OLQHV FKRUGV DQG VLQJOH QRWH HPEHOOLVKPHQWV LQ WKH VW\OHV RI 5REHUW -RKQVRQ /LJKWQLQÂ¶ +RSNLQV DQG (OPRUH -RQHV DQG SURJUHVV WKURXJK WR PDNLQJ WKH JXLWDU D OHDG LQVWUXPHQW EHQGLQJ QRWHV YLEUDWR DQG HPXODWLQJ WKH KXPDQ YRLFH VWDUWLQJ ZLWK 7 %RQH :DONHU DQG then hailing to Kings: B.B. & Albert. What to Bring: An acoustic or electric guitar and small amp, along with intermediate to advanced experience. Participants are also welcome to bring a recording device, such as an iPhone or iPad to record for later 35 review.

Educational Workshop BAND BUSINESS: HOW TO RUN YOUR BAND LIKE A BUSINESS AND ACTUALLY MAKE MONEY Workshop Leader: Jeff Jensen (Memphis, TN) Start Time: 6-7:30 PM (90 minutes) Location: Room 1113 (Doubletree North Tower) Ages: Teenagers & Adults Min Enrollment: 1 Max Enrollment: 10 7KLV ZRUNVKRS LV GHVLJQHG IRU HYHU\ PXVLFLDQ IURP WKH EDQG WKDW LV DOUHDG\ WRXULQJ WR WKH PXVLFLDQ WKDW hopes to achieve world domination one day. This workshop will cover the different aspects of business and WDVNV WKDW PXVW EH NHSW XS ZLWK VXFK DV DFFRXQWLQJ PHUFKDQGLVH LQYHQWRU\ YHKLFOH PDLQWHQDQFH UHFRUGLQJ IXQGV SURPRWLRQ DQG PRUH $OVR LQFOXGHG LV DQ LQ GHSWK WDON DERXW WRXU EXGJHWLQJ KLULQJ PXVLFLDQV IDLU FRPSHQVDWLRQ EXLOGLQJ D ÂµEUDQGÂ¶ DQG PRVW LPSRUWDQWO\ JRDO VHWWLQJ 7KLV LV D JUHDW ZRUNVKRS IRU WHHQV RU adults that are either are already playing music professionally and touring or are considering touring. What to Bring: Pen and notepad for notetaking or iPad.

RECORD & GO: BLUES BASS APPROACHES & STYLES 10-11 AM | Doubletree North Tower Room 1117 BUILDING STAGE CONFIDENCE 10-10:45 AM | Doubletree North Tower Room 1113 MASTER CLASS: HARMONICA 12-BAR BLUES & LEE OSKAR QUICK GUIDE TIPS 11:15 AM-1 PM | Doubletree North Tower Room 1113 MASTER CLASS: GUITAR IMPROVISATION & PHRASING 11:30 AM-12:30 PM | Doubletree North Tower Room 1117 ONE-MAN BAND TECHNIQUES 1:30-2:30 PM | Doubletree North Tower Room 1117 IMPROVISATION MELODY WORKSHOP 2-3:30 PM | Doubletree North Tower Room 1113 SLIDE GUITAR TIPS & TRICKS 3-4 PM | Doubletree North Tower Room 1117 MASTER CLASS: FROM DELTA TO ELECTRIC BLUES GUITAR 4-5:15 PM | Doubletree North Tower Room 1113 RECORD & GO: DRUM WORKSHOP 4:30-5:30 PM | Doubletree North Tower Room 1117 BAND BUSINESS: HOW TO RUN YOUR BAND LIKE A BUSINESS AND ACTUALLY MAKE MONEY 6-7:30 PM | Doubletree North Tower Room 1113 TO PRE-REGISTER FOR A WORKSHOP, CALL 432-685-4518 OR GO TO TALLCITYBLUESFEST.COM.

WORKSHOPS BY TIME

All workshops take place on Saturday, July 15 inside the Doubletree.

Special Special thanks thanks to to Downtown Downtown Midland Midland Management Management District District for for being being our our 2017 2017 Fest Fest Presenting Presenting Sponsor Sponsor and and for for making making it it possible possible to to keep keep Tall Tall City City Blues Blues Fest Fest downtown. downtown.

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Grits & Groceries Orchestra (Boston, MA) Jump Jive & Swing Showcase

Ruben V (San Antonio, TX) Guitar Slingers Showcase

Noah Wotherspoon (Cincinnati, OH) Guitar Slingers Showcase

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Heather Gillis (Tallahassee, FL) Women in Blues Showcase

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Dennis Jones (Los Angeles, CA) Guitar Slingers Showcase Cimarex Outdoor Main Stage

Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers (Boston, MA) Women in Blues Showcase

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Ben Prestage (Verlo Beach, FL) One Man Bandstand

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FRIDAY, JULY 14 CATEGORY 5 BALLROOM

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Guitar Slingers NOAH WOTHERSPOON (CINCINNATI, OH) VENUE: CIMAREX OUTDOOR MAIN STAGE DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 14 SHOWTIME: 10:45 PM-MIDNIGHT EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP: SEE PAGE 28 ,Q 1RDK :RWKHUVSRRQ ZDV QDPHG %HVW *XLWDULVW DW WKH ,QWHUQDWLRQDO %OXHV &KDOOHQJH DQG DOVR ODQGHG D QG SODFH RYHUDOO Â¿QLVK IURP DPRQJ PRUH WKDQ FRPSHWLQJ musicians that subsequently earned him a spot on the 7DOO &LW\ %OXHV )HVW PDLQ VWDJH ZKHUH KH SURPSWO\ ZRQ hearts and took names. Back to Midland for this yearâ€™s )HVW D *XLWDU 6OLQJHUV 6KRZFDVH ZRXOG EH LQFRPSOHWH LI QRW FRXQWHU EDODQFHG E\ WKH FODVVLF YLQWDJH VW\OH 1RDK FKDQQHOV IURP KLV Â³ROG VRXOÂ´ LQÃ€XHQFHV Special thanks to the following for underwriting this performer: ' &UDLJ 6PLWK Â‡ &DVVLH 6WLQVRQ %DUU\ +ROW] To also help underwrite this performer, go to tallcitybluesfest.com.

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GUY KING (CHICAGO, IL)

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VICTOR WAINWRIGHT & THE TRAIN (MEMPHIS, TN) VENUE: CIMAREX OUTDOOR MAIN STAGE DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 15 SHOWTIME: 9:15 PM-10:45 PM $V RXU KHDGOLQHU WKLV UDXFRXV ERRJLH ZRRJLH SLDQR SOD\HU LV D KLJK HQHUJ\ UXPEOH DQG WXPEOH HQWHUWDLQHU JLIWHG ZLWK YRFDOV EDNHG E\ JRVSHO DQG ZKRVH ZRUN ODQGHG KLP D ZLQ IRU 3LQHWRS 3HUNLQV 3LDQR 3OD\HU RI WKH <HDU DW WKH %OXHV 0XVLF $ZDUGV ,Q KH WRRN KRPH ZLQV LQ WKH WRS WZR %OXHV 0XVLF $ZDUGV FDWHJRULHV % % King Entertainer of the Year and Band of the Year. %RUQ DQG EUHG RI SXUH VRXWKHUQ LON LQ 6DYDQQDK *HRUJLD 9LFWRU :DLQZULJKW LV DIIHFWLRQDWHO\ FDOOHG WKH Â³3LDQD IURP 6DYDQQDKÂ´ (YHQWXDOO\ KH PDGH KLV ZD\ WR 0HPSKLV DQG KRQHG KLV FUDIW LQ WKH %HDOH 6WUHHW FOXEV GHYHORSLQJ D VW\OH ZLWK WLQJHV RI 5D\ &KDUOHVÂ¶ VRXO DQG -HUU\ /HH /HZLVÂ¶ EDOOV RI Â¿UH DOO ZKLOH IRUFLQJ WKH EOXHV FRPPXQLW\ WR VWDQG XS DQG WDNH QRWLFH RI KLV XQLTXHO\ SDFNDJHG VRQJZULWLQJ DUUDQJHG ZLWK H[FHSWLRQDO WHPSR DQG Ã€DZOHVV FKRSV 9LFWRU Wainwright isnâ€™t a star on the rise anymore..he IS the star.

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Boogie Woogie Block Party FINALE ACT

SANTINI-JENSEN PROJECT (MEMPHIS, TN) VENUE: CIMAREX OUTDOOR MAIN STAGE DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 15 SHOWTIME: 11 PM-MIDNIGHT EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS: SEE PAGES 33 & 36 )URQWHG E\ ERWK KDUPRQLFD SOD\HU %UDQGRQ 6DQWLQL DQG ZLOGPDQ JXLWDULVW -HII -HQVHQ WKLV SRZHU SDFNHG collaborative project puts two Fest faves front and center on our main stage as this yearâ€™s Finale Act. Together this pair has racked up eight combined nominations including both Blues Music Awards and Blues Blast 0XVLF $ZDUGV &RPELQHG ZLWK WKH PXVFOH RI JXLWDULVW 7LPR $UWKXU EDVVLVW %LOO 5XIÂ¿QR DQG GUXPPHU 'DYLG *UHHQ WKLV ODVW DFW RI WKH )HVW ZLOO PRVW DVVXUHGO\ HQG WKH QLJKW RQ D KLJK QRWH Special thanks to the following for underwriting this performer: &DWRLFR 5HVRXUFH 0DQDJHPHQW Â‡ -RKQ ) :DWVRQ &RPSDQ\ Â‡ .HYLQ 3HQQ\ &URVVRQ Â‡ 0LNH 'RQQD 'DQLHO 53 To also help underwrite this performer, go to tallcitybluesfest.com.

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Jump Jive & Swing Showcase Presented by David & Rhonda Hunter

Jump Jive & Swing GRITS & GROCERIES ORCHESTRA (BOSTON, MA) VENUE: CATEGORY 5 BALLROOM DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 14 SHOWTIME: 6 PM-7:15 PM Boston based Grits & Groceries Orchestra is making waves with their swing style blues that won them the 2016 Boston Blues Society title and sent them to Memphis to compete in the ,QWHUQDWLRQDO %OXHV &KDOOHQJH :LWK D QDPH OLNH *ULWV *URFHULHV ZH FRXOGQÂ¶W UHVLVW showcasing their fun and festive style at this \HDUÂ¶V 7DOO &LW\ %OXHV )HVW Special thanks to the following for underwriting this performer: 5RELQ .DVH\ 9DVLFHN 6WHYH &KULVWLQH 9HVW Peytonâ€™s Bikes To also help underwrite this performer, go to tallcitybluesfest.com.

Jump Jive & Swing EIGHT Oâ€™ FIVE JIVE (NASHVILLE, TN) VENUE: CATEGORY 5 BALLROOM DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 14 SHOWTIME: 7:30 PM-8:45 PM A group whose talents have landed them multiple 1DVKYLOOH ,QGXVWU\ 0XVLF $ZDUGV IRU %HVW /LYH 3HUIRUPHUV (LJKW 2Â¶ )LYH -LYH LV D ULFK DQG LQYHQWLYH ensemble whose tongue-in-cheek lyrics and swing VW\OH WXQHV QRW RQO\ WLFNOH \RXU IXQQ\ ERQH EXW DOVR JHW \RX RQ WKH GDQFH Ã€RRU 3HUIRUPLQJ V DQG V PXVLF IURP DQ HUD WKDW ZDV WLPHOHVV DQG XQLYHUVDO WKLV group delivers the goods packaged with the classic ingredients of sophistication and style. Special thanks to the following for underwriting this performer: 0DUWLQ $QQHWWH 'R]LHU To also help underwrite this performer, go to tallcitybluesfest.com.

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Southern Soul

Co-presented by Navigator Oil & Minerals and Transglobal Services

Southern Soul ALLY VENABLE (KILGORE, TX) VENUE: CATEGORY 5 BALLROOM DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 15 SHOWTIME: 4 PM-5 PM /RQH 6WDU 6WDWH QDWLYH JXLWDULVW \HDU ROG $OO\ 9HQDEOH LV LJQLWLQJ H[FLWHPHQW ZLWK KHU 659 LQÃ€XHQFHG VW\OH 6LQFH VKH KDV GRPLQDWHG WKH (DVW 7H[DV 0XVLF Awards with creds including nominations for Band of the <HDU )HPDOH $UWLVW *XLWDULVW 9RFDOLVW RI WKH <HDU 5RFN %DQG RI WKH <HDU (QWHUWDLQHU RI WKH <HDU %OXHV %DQG RI the Year and Album of the Year. She took home wins for %HVW )HPDOH *XLWDULVW LQ DQG %OXHV %DQG RI WKH Year in 2015/16. Special thanks to the following for underwriting this performer: Bill Lanier Keller Williams Realty To also help underwrite this performer, go to tallcitybluesfest.com.

Southern Soul VOO DAVIS (CHICAGO, IL) VENUE: CATEGORY 5 BALLROOM DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 15 SHOWTIME: 5:15 PM-6:5 PM EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP: SEE PAGE 30 A musician whose gumbo sound includes an Americana MDP EDQG Ã€DYRU LQIXVHG ZLWK VRXWKHUQ URFN VSLFH 9RR Davis makes mixing multiple genres into a common thread sound easy. An Alabama native bred in the &KLFDJR PXVLF VFHQH KH PL[HV RYHUGULYHQ DFRXVWLF VOLGH JXLWDU IURP KLV FOD\ URRWV ZLWK D UHYHODWRU\ Â³KDQJRXWÂ´ VRXQG UHPLQLVFHQW RI WKH JORU\ GD\V RI &KLFDJR MXNH MRLQWV ,Q KH WRSSHG WKH 7RS %OXHV &KDUW DW RQ :0+% 5DGLR ZLWK KLV UHOHDVH RI 0LGQLJKW 0LVW Special thanks to the following for underwriting this performer: ' &UDLJ 6PLWK Â‡ 5RELQ .DVH\ 9DVLFHN To also help underwrite this performer, go to tallcitybluesfest.com.

Southern Soul KARA GRAINGER (AUSTRALIA/LOS ANGELES, CA) VENUE: CATEGORY 5 BALLROOM DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 15 SHOWTIME: 6:30 PM-7:45 PM $Q $XVWUDOLDQ VLQJHU VRQJZULWHU .DUD *UDLQJHU ZDV DZDUGHG %HVW 5RRWV &' E\ WKH ,QGLH $FRXVWLF 3URMHFW Awards. Known for her soul-slinging slide guitar work EDODQFHG E\ KHU KHDUW PHOWLQJ YRFDOV VKH GHOLYHUV DQ old-school Stax Records/Memphis sound scratched by WKH IXQN\ EOXHV DQG VRXO ERUQ RXW RI 1HZ 2UOHDQV Special thanks to the following for underwriting this performer: +DPSWRQ ,QQ Â‡ (QGXUDQFH 5HVRXUFHV To also help underwrite this performer, go to tallcitybluesfest.com.

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Women in Blues Showcase

Presented by Beryl Oil & Gas

Women in Blues WEST TEXAS INVITATIONAL ACT MARFA LAKE SOCIAL CLUB VENUE: MVP VOKDA LOUNGE DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 14 SHOWTIME: 7 PM-8 PM )URQWHG E\ -HDQLH 3DWWHUVRQ DORQJ ZLWK 0LGODQG EDVHG PXVLFLDQV 6DUD 'DXORQJ RQ EDVV 6DP 'DXORQJ RQ KDUPRQLFD DQG -HII *HRUJH RQ GUXPV 0DUID /DNH 6RFLDO &OXE ZLOO RSHQ WKH :RPHQ LQ %OXHV 6KRZFDVH as our West Texas Invitational Act on Friday night in the 093 9RGND /RXQJH ORFDWHG LQVLGH WKH 'RXEOHWUHH Special thanks to the following for underwriting this performer: %LOO .D\ 0XVDU Â‡ 5LFKDUG 'HEELH /HPRQ To also help underwrite this performer, go to tallcitybluesfest.com.

Women in Blues MISSY ANDERSEN (SAN DIEGO, CA) VENUE: MVP VODKA LOUNGE DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 14 SHOWTIME: 8:15 PM-9:15 PM Missy Andersen is no stranger to the Fest having SOD\HG 7DOO &LW\ %OXHV )HVW LQ 6KH LV D WZR WLPH %OXHV 0XVLF $ZDUG 1RPLQHH IRU %HVW 6RXO %OXHV Female Artist. Performing as a duo with her guitarist/ KXVEDQG WKLV WHQDFLRXV WZRVRPHÂ¶V PXVLF LV QRWHG DV GLVSOD\LQJ Â³D PXVLFDO PDWXULW\ WKDW LV DV HQWHUWDLQLQJ DV LW LV FRPSHOOLQJÂ´ E\ 3%6 $XVWUDOLD DQG Â³WKH UHDO GHDOÂ´ E\ Washington Blues Society. Special thanks to the following for underwriting this performer: Kevin & Anita Kelly To also help underwrite this performer, go to tallcitybluesfest.com.

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TULLIE BRAE (PHILADELPHIA, MS)

VENUE: MVP VODKA LOUNGE DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 14 SHOWTIME: 9:30 PM-10:45 PM EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP: SEE PAGE 32 6WHHSHG LQ JRVSHO LQÃ€XHQFHV WKLV PXOWL LQVWUXPHQWDOLVW vocalist and songwriter credits her musical journey to JURZLQJ XS LQ WKH FKXUFK 1DPHG E\ %OXHV ( 1HZV 0DJD]LQH DV RQH RI WKH Â³7RS :RPHQ LQ %OXHVÂ´ 7XOOLH energizes her audiences with emotion and vigor with material ranging from Delta to contemporary blues. Special thanks to the following for underwriting this performer: Marc & Kay Maddox To also help underwrite this performer, go to tallcitybluesfest.com.

Women in Blues HEATHER GILLIS (TALLAHASSEE, FL) VENUE: MVP VODKA LOUNGE DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 14 SHOWTIME: 11 PM-12:15 AM Performing previously as the lead guitarist for the late Butch Trucks (legendary drummer of the Allman Brothers) DQG KLV EDQG FDOOHG 7KH )UHLJKW 7UDLQ WKLV \HDU ROG PXOWL LQVWUXPHQWDOLVW VPRNHV WKH VWULQJV RQ D JXLWDU EXW she also plays lap steel and is a singer/songwriter. A FRPSOHWH SDFNDJH ZLWK D EDQG LQ WRZ WKLV LV D GR QRW PLVV performance. Special thanks to the following for underwriting this performer: 'HEELH 5REHUWVRQ /H]OLH )UD]LHU &HUI To also help underwrite this performer, go to tallcitybluesfest.com.

Women in Blues

ERIN HARPE & THE DELTA SWINGERS (BOSTON, MA) VENUE: MVP VODKA LOUNGE DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 14 SHOWTIME: 12:30 AM-1:45 AM :LWK D JROGHQ YRLFH DQG JXLWDU FKRSV WKDW GD]]OH (ULQ +DUSH WKH 'HOWD 6ZLQJHUV EULQJ D IXQ VZLQJ VW\OH blues to the mix. Recognized as 30 Women Burning Up the Blues by Alternate Route Magazine and Blues $FW RI WKH <HDU E\ WKH %RVWRQ 0XVLF $ZDUGV (ULQ LV D KRW PDPD EOXHV VLQJHU EDFNHG E\ D FKDULVPDWLF 1HZ England band. Together they resurrect the old-school vintage sounds of original Mississippi blues shaken and stirred with a little funk and a lot of soul. Special thanks to the following for underwriting this performer: 5RELQ .DVH\ 9DVLFHN To also help underwrite this performer, go to tallcitybluesfest.com.

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Youth Showcase GRACE KUCH (FORT COLLINS, CO) VENUE: MVP VODKA LOUNGE DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 15 SHOWTIME: 12 PM-1 PM %DUHO\ D WHHQDJHU *UDFH .XFK SURQRXQFHG OLNH Â³FXVKÂ´ UHSUHVHQWHG WKH &RORUDGR %OXHV 6RFLHW\ DW WKH ,QWHUQDWLRQDO %OXHV &KDOOHQJH DQG ZDV LQYLWHG WR SHUIRUP DV SDUW RI WKH 1DWLRQDO :RPHQ LQ %OXHV 6KRZFDVH ZKHUH she was the youngest performer to date to have played that VKRZFDVH %RUQ ZLWK D SDVVLRQ IRU PXVLF VKH SLFNHG XS WKH acoustic guitar in 2013 and barely a year later gravitated to electric guitar where today she primarily plays the blues. She LV H[FLWHG WR EH UHSUHVHQWLQJ \RXWK RQ RQH RI WKH 7DOO &LW\ %OXHV )HVW VWDJHV *UDFH ZLOO EH SOD\LQJ ZLWK KHU EDQG /DLQH )RUG (ULF -RQHV DQG -RUGDQ Â³6WL[[Â´ -DPLVRQ Special thanks to the following for underwriting this performer: 6FRWW -RKQVRQ Â‡ 0LFN .RODVVD Â‡ -R $UPVWURQJ To also help underwrite this performer, go to tallcitybluesfest.com.

Youth Showcase CHASE WALKER (NASHVILLE, TN) VENUE: MVP VODKA LOUNGE DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 15 SHOWTIME: 1:15 PM-2:15 PM You may have seen this youth on Season 10 of The 9RLFH EXW LI QRW KH LV RQH RI WKH WRS DUWLVWV XQGHU you need to know according to American Blues Scene 0DJD]LQH 1RPLQDWHG IRU WZR DZDUGV E\ WKH Independent Music Awards for Best Album and Best &RYHU 6RQJ &KDVH :DONHU EULQJV D JXWV\ YLQ\O ZRUWK\ virtuosity to the Fest that will leave you wondering if KH ZDV MXVW ERUQ DQ ROG VRXO KDV PLVVSHQW KLV \RXWK immersed in music or both. Special thanks to the following for underwriting this performer: %LOO .D\H 0XVDU Â‡ :HVW 7H[DV 1DWLRQDO %DQN To also help underwrite this performer, go to tallcitybluesfest.com.

One-Man Band Showcase Presented by

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RANDY McQUAY (WILMINGTON, NC) VENUE: MVP VODKA LOUNGE DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 15 SHOWTIME: 3 PM-4 PM EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP: SEE PAGE 33 $V D PXOWL LQVWUXPHQWDOLVW 5DQG\ 0F4XD\ LV D JHQLXV at accompanying his expert harmonica skills with his DFRXVWLF JXLWDU DQG DOVR Â¿QGLQJ VSDFH WR Â¿W LQ D OLWWOH SLDQR RQ WKH VLGH $V D WKUHH WLPH Â¿QDOLVW DW WKH ,QWHUQDWLRQDO %OXHV &KDOOHQJH LQ 0HPSKLV KH WRRN KRPH WKH WLWOH LQ WKH VROR GXR FDWHJRU\ DW WKH &KDOOHQJH +H LV DOVR HQGRUVHG E\ /HH 2VNDU +DUPRQLFD DQG UHFRUGHG DOO WKH Quick Guide instructional videos for Lee Oskar. Special thanks to the following for underwriting this performer: Carolyn Hobby & Wallace Craig To also help underwrite this performer, go to tallcitybluesfest.com.

One-Man Band ONE MAN BAND BEN PRESTAGE (VERLO BEACH, FL)

VENUE: MVP VODKA LOUNGE DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 15 SHOWTIME: 4:15 PM-5:30 PM EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP: SEE PAGE 29 %DFN E\ SRSXODU GHPDQG %HQ 3UHVWDJH ERWK VXUSULVHG DQG ZRZHG RXU SDWURQV DW 7DOO &LW\ %OXHV )HVW +DYLQJ honed his chops busking on the famous Beale Street in 0HPSKLV KH SHUIHFWHG KLV VHWXS WR VRXQG OLNH D IXOO EDQG DV RQO\ RQH PDQ +H LV WKH RQO\ WZR WLPH UHFLSLHQW RI WKH /\RQ 3LWFKIRUG $ZDUG IRU Â³%HVW 'LGGOH\ %RZ 3OD\HUÂ´ KDV received multiple nominations from organizations including the Independent Music Awards and the Blues Music Awards and took home 2nd place in the solo/duo category at the ,QWHUQDWLRQDO %OXHV &KDOOHQJH LQ 0HPSKLV

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One-Man Band

BRODY BUSTERâ€™S ONE MAN BAND (KANSAS CITY, MO) VENUE: MVP VODKA LOUNGE DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 15 SHOWTIME: 5:45 PM-7 PM $ .DQVDV &LW\ QDWLYH WKLV \RXQJ \HDU ROG LV DOUHDG\ D PXVLF YHWHUDQ $V D EOXHV KDUPRQLFD SURGLJ\ KH VWDUWHG his music career at the age of nine playing with legends like % % .LQJ DQG HYHQ RQ 7KH 7RQLJKW 6KRZ +DYLQJ VRZQ KLV Â³ZLOG RDWVÂ´ DV D WHHQ DQG \RXQJ PDQ SOD\LQJ URFN Q UROO IRU D VKRUW VWLQW QRZ DV WKH IDWKHU RI WZR KH KDV UHVXUUHFWHG KLV RULJLQDO LQVSLUDWLRQ DQG ZRQ Â³%HVW +DUPRQLFD 3OD\HUÂ´ DW WKLV \HDUÂ¶V ,QWHUQDWLRQDO %OXHV &KDOOHQJH LQ 0HPSKLV DV well as landed 2nd place in the solo/duo category. Special thanks to the following for underwriting this performer: Tomahawk Petroleum To also help underwrite this performer, go to tallcitybluesfest.com.

Sass & Brass Showcase Presented by Eddie & Debbie Wallace

Sass & Brass

ROCHELLE & THE SIDEWINDERS (AUSTIN,TX) VENUE: MVP VODKA LOUNGE DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 15 SHOWTIME: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM 7KH ZLQQHU RI $XVWLQ %OXHV 6RFLHW\Â¶V +HDUW 2I 7H[DV %OXHV &KDOOHQJH LQ -XO\ RI 5RFKHOOH WKH 6LGHZLQGHUV MXVW barely released their debut album a few months later. A six SLHFH EDQG IURQWHG E\ 5RFKHOOH &UHRQH JLYHV WKLV EDQG D striking presence and a voice that grabs your attention IURP WKH ZRUG JR ,QÃ€XHQFHG E\ WKH VRXQGV RI OHJHQGDU\ ZRPHQ OLNH (WWD -DPHV DQG .RNR 7D\ORU 5RFKHOOH LV EDFNHG E\ YHWHUDQ $XVWLQ PXVLFLDQV ,QWHUHVWLQJO\ WKLV LV KHU Â¿UVW SURMHFW RXWVLGH RI WKH FKXUFK ZKHUH VKH JUHZ XS developing her vocal power. Special thanks to the following for underwriting this performer: 0DUWLQ $QQHWWH 'R]LHU Â‡ 6KHOOH\ 6PLWK To also help underwrite this performer, go to tallcitybluesfest.com.

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TOOTS LORRAINE (JACKSONVILLE, FL) VENUE: MVP VODKA LOUNGE DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 15 SHOWTIME: 8:45 PM-10 PM :H GLVFRYHUHG WKLV -DFNVRQYLOOH )/ JURXS DW WKLV \HDUÂ¶V ,QWHUQDWLRQDO %OXHV &KDOOHQJH LQ 0HPSKLV DQG 7RRWV UK\PHV ZLWK Â³IRRWVÂ´ QRW Â³ERRWVÂ´ stole our hearts from the word go with her velvety voice and vintage style. 'RPLQDWLQJ WKH DLUZDYHV ZLWK PRUH WKDQ VWDWLRQV DURXQG WKH ZRUOG spinning their music and chart placements including #2 on the Living %OXHV &KDUWV DQG %OXHV'HEXW FRP DQG RQ % % .LQJÂ¶V %OXHVYLOOH Â³5DFN RI %OXHVÂ´ DQG WKH 5RRWV 0XVLF 5HSRUW 7RRWV EULQJV D WKHDWHU DQG GDQFH EDFNJURXQG WR WKH JURXS ZKLOH KHU KXVEDQG OHDG JXLWDULVW &KDG 0R GULYHV KLV JXLWDU WKURXJK D G\QDPLF ZHVW FRDVW MXPS EOXHV VRXQG 3DLUHG WRJHWKHU DQG EDFNHG E\ D VWURQJ UK\WKP VHFWLRQ WKLV JURXS ERDUGV \RX RQ D SDVVLRQDWH ORYH WUDLQ RI Â³EDFN ZKHQÂ´ HYHU\WKLQJ ZDV HDV\ KHQFH WKH QDPH RI WKHLU ODWHVW &' 0DNH ,W (DV\ Special thanks to the following for underwriting this performer: Tomahawk Petroleum To also help underwrite this performer, go to tallcitybluesfest.com.

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SOUTHERN AVENUE (MEMPHIS, TN) VENUE: MVP VODKA LOUNGE DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 15 SHOWTIME: 10:15 PM-11:45 PM This quintet is fronted by the spicy vocals of Tierinii Jackson ZLWK KHU FKXUFK EUHG VLVWHU 7LN\UD GULYLQJ WKH JURXS RQ GUXPV ,VUDHOL ERUQ JXLWDULVW 2UL 1DIWDO\ SDLUHG ZLWK WKH )HVW IDPLOLDU NH\ERDUGLVW -HUHP\ 3RZHOO IRUPHUO\ RI *KRVW 7RZQ %OXHV %DQG all rounded out with a strong bass line from Eddie Gatewood. This collaboration of such divergent talent garnered them being VLJQHG WR WKH UHVXUJHQW 6WD[ UHFRUG ODEHO ZLWKLQ WKHLU Â¿UVW \HDU and shortly thereafter releasing their debut self-titled album. A JURXS LQIXVHG ZLWK WKH ULFK OHJDF\ RI 0HPSKLV PXVLF 6RXWKHUQ Avenue is paying forward their musical heritage in the form of a sound that is reigniting the spirit of Memphis music.

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Quality Family Time Together

Sept. 28th â€“ Oct. 1st 2017 For information on all fair & carnival activities, visit www.stannsfair.org

Visit Historic Fort Davis, Texas Community Events May 6 b b b b b b b b b b b b bBig Bend Brawl June 30-July 2nd bb "Coolest 4th of July" Friday - Sunday Shop & Eat On the Courthouse Lawn Family-Friendly Entertainment Friday night Max Baca y los Texmaniacs & Flaco Jimenez Saturday Morning Parade Saturday Night Jody Nix Sunday Dark Fireworks Display July 27-30 b b b b b Viva Big Bend Aug 24-27b bbbbbbb b b b bHummingbird Celebration b b b b Cyclefest Sept 16-17 b Veterans Memorial Nov 11 b b b b Frontier Christmas Dec 9th b b b b b b b bb Find more info at www.fortdavis.com STARGAZE * BIRD WATCH * HIKE * BIKE * EXPLORE BOTANICAL GARDENS * HORSEBACK RIDE *CAMP * GLAMP * LEARN HISTORY * NAVIGATE ASTRONOMY * RIDE A GLIDER * DANCE * RALLY THE SCENIC LOOP * FIND ART * UNWIND WITH YOGA * STAR PARTY * * PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTAIN SCENERY b* DINE * SHOP * WATCH WILDLIFE * RELAX POOLSIDE * DISCOVER THE FRONTIER! *